Messofanego
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Deponia Giant Bomb QL
Voice acting seems ok, but Daedalic have some amazing artists. Anyone know any details about them, team size, are they publisher or developer, etc?
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Point & Click adventures in 2012. Best so far, the kickstarters and the future.
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Deponia Giant Bomb QL
Voice acting seems ok, but Daedalic have some amazing artists. Anyone know any details about them, team size, are they publisher or developer, etc?
Family Fry
Member
Only about 4 hours left to back the kickstarter for the stop motion adventure game,
Jack Houston and the Necronauts
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warbirdgames/jack-houston-and-the-necronauts/
It has already been funded with $61k of $56k target reached.
Jack Houston and the Necronauts
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/warbirdgames/jack-houston-and-the-necronauts/
It has already been funded with $61k of $56k target reached.
eXistor
Member
Been playing the Book of Unwritten Tales myself. It's probably the best PnC I've played since the last 2 Wadjet Eye games (Gemini Rue and Resonance). The puzzles are logical and you always have a clear goal. The game is pretty easy-going, charming and references a lot of the classics (seen LotR, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and Monkey Island references in a very short time span).
The more modern PnC's I play the more I dislike the fact that I started out with LucasArts, there's not been one game that can really compete with those, this included. It's unfair perhaps, but it's impossible to not compare them.
For what it is though, Unwritten Tales really is worthwhile. It may not have an original bone in its body, but it's a very solid and fairly funny entry with minimal frustration (so far). I realy don't like digital releases so I bought it off of amazon.co.uk for about 8 pounds, which is a lot cheaper than it is on steam and it comes in a nice slip-case and double-sided map and has a soundrack on a seperate disc, you know for those that like that sort of thing.
The more modern PnC's I play the more I dislike the fact that I started out with LucasArts, there's not been one game that can really compete with those, this included. It's unfair perhaps, but it's impossible to not compare them.
For what it is though, Unwritten Tales really is worthwhile. It may not have an original bone in its body, but it's a very solid and fairly funny entry with minimal frustration (so far). I realy don't like digital releases so I bought it off of amazon.co.uk for about 8 pounds, which is a lot cheaper than it is on steam and it comes in a nice slip-case and double-sided map and has a soundrack on a seperate disc, you know for those that like that sort of thing.
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Deleted member 30609
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The writing in Deponia seems abhorrent.
I am really glad I started with the Sierra stuff.
I am still shocked that Kings Quest 5 and Secret of Monkey Island came out the same year. Discovering Monkey Island after all the Sierra stuff I had been playing was like magic. Has been my favorite franchise ever since.
I wish whoever funds the Daedalic translations would spend more money on them
but I guess with the market being so small that's just the way it goes!
Finaika
Member
I'm also having a blast with The Book of Unwritten Tales. Its really well made, with high production values.
Has anybody played Mata Hari on Steam.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/18480/
Looks classical but made by the people behind Indy 4.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/18480/
Looks classical but made by the people behind Indy 4.
Oh wow, good impressions. Thanks for sharing, now I'm curious about the game.
Sounds great. I was really interested in the game, and this just confirms that it'll be a purchase.
Has anyone bought the Steam version? The Steam demo is broken and won't launch, and I want to make sure that the full game runs hitch-free and will run decently on my Macbook Air.
It's not good, avoid at all cost.
Dog Problems
Banned
The Book of Unwritten Tales isn't clicking with me at all. I love the humor but that's about the only thing I'm finding appealing. It's way too easy, for one thing, and I'm not getting immersed into the world at all. I'm going to stick with it a bit longer but if things don't change I'm moving on.
indigo-cyclops
Member
he he, yea. I mean if you pick it up for a few bucks and don't mind goofy looking characters its not that bad. It's an interesting setting.
I'm looking forward to Secret Files 3 though, I'll be honest there.
Also fans of Sci-fi should really check out The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan. A few years old but though I'd mention it in the most active genre thread right now. Great universe, well-made point and click that is one of my favorites:
I believe GameFly has it digital. Though it's cheaper boxed if you can find it on Amazon or in a shop.
The problem with Deponia (and many other German adventure games) is the shaky localization. Strange translations are scattered throughout and the voice acting is generally not up to par with a good native English script.
This RPS review goes into more detail: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/08/07/wot-i-think-deponia/
This RPS review goes into more detail: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012/08/07/wot-i-think-deponia/
BlazingDarkness
Member
Anybody played The Lost Crown: A Ghost-Hunting Adventure?
It released in 08 I think, it looks pretty interesting to me, a paranormal adventure
It released in 08 I think, it looks pretty interesting to me, a paranormal adventure
indigo-cyclops
Member
Pretty good; has some really poor voice acting, but a unique look about it. All is forgiven as it is one guy doing everything. There's a new one coming out soon.
he he, yea. I mean if you pick it up for a few bucks and don't mind goofy looking characters its not that bad. It's an interesting setting.
I'm looking forward to Secret Files 3 though, I'll be honest there.
Also fans of Sci-fi should really check out The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan. A few years old but though I'd mention it in the most active genre thread right now. Great universe, well-made point and click that is one of my favorites:
I believe GameFly has it digital. Though it's cheaper boxed if you can find it on Amazon or in a shop.
wow, this is what I call atmosphere. i'll look into that, thanks for posting!
RedAssedApe
Banned
he he, yea. I mean if you pick it up for a few bucks and don't mind goofy looking characters its not that bad. It's an interesting setting.
I'm looking forward to Secret Files 3 though, I'll be honest there.
Also fans of Sci-fi should really check out The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan. A few years old but though I'd mention it in the most active genre thread right now. Great universe, well-made point and click that is one of my favorites:
I believe GameFly has it digital. Though it's cheaper boxed if you can find it on Amazon or in a shop.
Thought that was roger wilco.
Some genuinely creepy moments in that game to accompany a fantastic story.
GhaleonQ
Member
2 cool things from Adventure Treff:
Tour Germany and the inspiration for Gabriel Knight: The Beast Within with graphic adventure nerds: http://www.adventure-treff.de/temp/basti/ATTour_Neuschwanstein_2012.pdf
http://www.rabe-game.de http://www.adventure-treff.de/kommentar.php?newsid=5890 From King Art, the The Book Of Unwritten Tales people, comes The Raven. The thing that jumped out as me was that it's a crime tale where you play as The Raven, an art thief, and the police trying to catch him/her. Apparently, it's partially a mystery, too, which means they're going to have to reveal certain things and not others in the narrative while you play.
Apparently opinion is split on their previous game. (It's fine.) Still, this sounds innovative, despite sounding like a certain video game
which I don't want to ruin for others!
Tour Germany and the inspiration for Gabriel Knight: The Beast Within with graphic adventure nerds: http://www.adventure-treff.de/temp/basti/ATTour_Neuschwanstein_2012.pdf
http://www.rabe-game.de http://www.adventure-treff.de/kommentar.php?newsid=5890 From King Art, the The Book Of Unwritten Tales people, comes The Raven. The thing that jumped out as me was that it's a crime tale where you play as The Raven, an art thief, and the police trying to catch him/her. Apparently, it's partially a mystery, too, which means they're going to have to reveal certain things and not others in the narrative while you play.
Apparently opinion is split on their previous game. (It's fine.) Still, this sounds innovative, despite sounding like a certain video game
I do not care for but
Just finished Deponia and must agree that the writing is terrible. And I doubt it's because of localization - the main character just comes across as incredibly smug and self-centered to even be considered a hero; although he self-references himself as one many, many times.
One other thing that stood out was the animation or better yet lack of animation. Almost everything was animated using only key-frames. Looked very sloppy against the beautiful background. It is a little on the easy and short side but was good enough for the price. Give it a try once it goes on sale.
I second this! Played it a few years ago and didn't expect much but was pleasently surprised.
One other thing that stood out was the animation or better yet lack of animation. Almost everything was animated using only key-frames. Looked very sloppy against the beautiful background. It is a little on the easy and short side but was good enough for the price. Give it a try once it goes on sale.
INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
I second this! Played it a few years ago and didn't expect much but was pleasently surprised.
This is how Daedalic do all their games - I don't know if Dark Eye was any better on this front as I haven't bought it yet. It looks cheap, to be honest, which is unsurprising as we're talking P&C games here but still disappointing given the opulence of the background art.
eXistor
Member
I just ordered it on amazon.co.uk and it seems amazon.com has it in stock as well. It looks interesting so I'll give it a go when it arrives.
That's a shame, but I can see why someone would feel that way. Personally I like the fact that it isn't too difficult (it does get a bit harder further on). Except for some pixel hunting (I got stuck completely a few times because I apparently missed a clickable object that isn't obvious at all on the screen) I find myself breezing through it, but I don't feel that the puzzles are dumb or convoluted for the most part, just logical.
I'm also very pleasantly surprised that the game is pretty funny. For a game that's from Germany originally (I think at least) I'd expect a horrible translation like in all the Daedalic games like Whispered World, but it's actually hitting its mark for the most part. Don't expect the snappy and clever wordplay you've seen from the likes of Tim Schafer, but it gets the job done.
There are some really weirdly spoken lines, mostly from Wilbur, as if the actor was preparing to say his lines in the recording booth and they didn't edit the beginning out. I've heard him randomly say "yes" and then cough and then comes the line that he's supposed to say. This happened a few times already. Funny, but pretty sloppy nontheless.
Anyway, I've found myself engaged like very few PnC's manage to these days, I'm a lot further along in the game now and I'm still loving it so for what it's worth it comes highly recommended from me.
Messofanego
Banned
Dog Problems
Banned
Honestly, I think what it is is that I'm just not entirely in the mood for an adventure game right now. I should probably set it aside for when I'm feeling it more. Wilbur has really grown on me, though. I haven't encountered any of the weirdly spoken lines you speak of but now I'm looking forward to them. All I've seen so far is the spoken parts not matching up with the subtitles. That's happened a lot with many of the characters.
It figures that game and Deponia come out at a time when I don't even feel like playing them, haha.
So I downloaded Deponia, but now I can't launch it because when I click on the Play button it just flashes for a second and shuts down again. I already Googled a solution, but everything I find is for the Windows version of the game and I'm on a Mac. I emailed the developer, but so far no response :/.
malingenie
Member
$4 bucks on Amazon with prime support
Family Fry
Member
Family Fry
Member
Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller, update.
Game Trailer, Episode 1: The Hangman
http://youtu.be/Z8ArIPQ476E
Fall 2012 for release of Ep 1. Kickstarter backers will still get copies of all episode, come the games release.
Game Trailer, Episode 1: The Hangman
http://youtu.be/Z8ArIPQ476E
Fall 2012 for release of Ep 1. Kickstarter backers will still get copies of all episode, come the games release.
Dog Problems
Banned
It's really nice to see Logan doing voice work in another adventure. Can't wait to play that one.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Ok everyone, I just noticed that Senscape developer Agustin Cordes (Scratches) has posted a teaser/demo (sort of) of his upcoming title Asylum.
Go here http://www.senscape.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1199 to read more about it and download.
I loaded it up and damn, it is a really awesome looking game. It's got me excited.
Mind you I think this is Alpha and more like a test build to get some community feedback. But it gives you a nice idea of how it plays and looks.
Also I'd like to mention that at one point Direct2Drive had Immortals of Terra for download, but I'm not sure if Gamefly is currently selling it digitally, yet. They must plan to, as it is still in my account for download. Hopefully soon they will get it up; but the boxed copies are cheap. It's definitely worth it.
Cognition looks amazing, I like the art-style. Primordia, wow. So many amazing Adventure games coming. It's a dream, isn't it?!
Go here http://www.senscape.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1199 to read more about it and download.
I loaded it up and damn, it is a really awesome looking game. It's got me excited.
Mind you I think this is Alpha and more like a test build to get some community feedback. But it gives you a nice idea of how it plays and looks.
Also I'd like to mention that at one point Direct2Drive had Immortals of Terra for download, but I'm not sure if Gamefly is currently selling it digitally, yet. They must plan to, as it is still in my account for download. Hopefully soon they will get it up; but the boxed copies are cheap. It's definitely worth it.
Cognition looks amazing, I like the art-style. Primordia, wow. So many amazing Adventure games coming. It's a dream, isn't it?!
malingenie
Member
he he, yea. I mean if you pick it up for a few bucks and don't mind goofy looking characters its not that bad. It's an interesting setting.
I'm looking forward to Secret Files 3 though, I'll be honest there.
Also fans of Sci-fi should really check out The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan. A few years old but though I'd mention it in the most active genre thread right now. Great universe, well-made point and click that is one of my favorites:
I believe GameFly has it digital. Though it's cheaper boxed if you can find it on Amazon or in a shop.
I need to come back and thank you for this recommendation. My PC game radar has been broken and I missed this title. Played for 3 hours last night and that's the most I've played a PC game in forever. So, thank you!
PS: Are there any more adventure games sine 2008 like this? With a a rich world and great art?
Edit: And I got it for $4 delivered to my home. Amazon Prime. Wonderful, wonderful purchase.
Family Fry
Member
Just a little update on the original post.
I have updated it a little bit with some more olde GAF threads of gold about point & click/adventures, they all make for good reading and cover older games/last years games, just in-case anyone has missed any stuff. I will also keep an eye out for any more and add them to OP, if I find them.
Also going to try and tidy up the OP a little bit more and of course I will post updates about new games as new posts.
I have updated it a little bit with some more olde GAF threads of gold about point & click/adventures, they all make for good reading and cover older games/last years games, just in-case anyone has missed any stuff. I will also keep an eye out for any more and add them to OP, if I find them.
Also going to try and tidy up the OP a little bit more and of course I will post updates about new games as new posts.
A bit of shameless self-promotion but this must be the right place to post this: I'm currently creating my very own adventure title, which will be a mix of classic point 'n click and Professor Layton-like puzzle segments, for iPhone/iPad. I kinda put the game on hold for a couple of months since I finished uni and moved to London to start a new job, but I'm now back to working on it.
Have a look and let me know what you think:
Teaser trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSa5Wv2E9I&feature=plcp
Have a look and let me know what you think:
Teaser trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alSa5Wv2E9I&feature=plcp
Family Fry
Member
Looks nice, can always do with more mobile point n click adventures.
Looks like Revolution Software are ready to announce their new game tomorrow.
Kinda hope its not a kickstarter, BUT might see it going that way, would be more than happy to support if it was though.
Looks like Revolution Software are ready to announce their new game tomorrow.
Kinda hope its not a kickstarter, BUT might see it going that way, would be more than happy to support if it was though.
Dog Problems
Banned
That doesn't look bad at all. Looking forward to playing it.
Dog Problems
Banned
There's a fan made remake available that's free.
http://www.adventuregamestudio.co.uk/Games.aspx/Detail/401
Karak
Member
he he, yea. I mean if you pick it up for a few bucks and don't mind goofy looking characters its not that bad. It's an interesting setting.
I'm looking forward to Secret Files 3 though, I'll be honest there.
Also fans of Sci-fi should really check out The Immortals of Terra: A Perry Rhodan. A few years old but though I'd mention it in the most active genre thread right now. Great universe, well-made point and click that is one of my favorites:
I believe GameFly has it digital. Though it's cheaper boxed if you can find it on Amazon or in a shop.
Perry is one of the best point and clicks in years. Beat it twice. Loved it even the second time through.
Messofanego
Banned
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is now on Kickstarter
Welp, there goes $100 for my most anticipated game! XD
Welp, there goes $100 for my most anticipated game! XD
Family Fry
Member
Had a feeling it would be a KickStarter but I'm ALL over this.
Off the top of my head:
Maniac Mansion (as posted)
Day of the Tentacle (the sequel)
The Uninvited
Hugo's House of Horrors
The 7th Guest/The 11th Hour (Heavy focus on Layton-esque puzzles rather than more normal adventure structure)
Phantasmagoria ( I think, anyway; not played it myself )
A lot of them are horror-based, I guess because the limitation of keeping you in one house lends itself to the idea of the house being 'the enemy', after a fashion. Even the two that aren't strictly horror there - MM and DOTT - still play with horror-movie tropes.
Versipellis
Member
Not exactly point & click, but...
The Colonel's Bequest - A Laura Bow Mystery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV6EZyasaVk